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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Zere got death threats for singing in her bra in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz singer Zere has received death threats in response to a music video where she poses in a bra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Iran launches missile strikes in Syria in response to deadly attack
The Revolutionary Guards say they have fired missiles in retaliation for a deadly attack in Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Os...
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Indonesia Tsunami and Quake Devastate an Island, Killing Hundreds
By HANNAH BEECH, MUKTITA SUHARTONO and RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2OZYQmv
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He Got Schizophrenia. He Got Cancer. And Then He Got Cured.
By MOISES VELASQUEZ-MANOFF from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2xRIDZU
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Nafta: US and Canada 'reach new trade deal'
Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DK1bAH
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Catalan referendum: One year on
A year ago an illegal referendum took place in Spain's Catalonia region - what was achieved? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NVh...
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Brett Kavanaugh: White House denies limiting FBI inquiry
US media has suggested an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations is being restricted. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NTPmwI
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IPCC: Climate scientists consider 'life changing' report
Scientists meet in Korea to discuss a report aimed at keeping global temperature rise under 1.5C this century. from BBC News - World https...
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Yale Classmate Accuses Kavanaugh of ‘Blatant Mischaracterization’ of His Drinking
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ROBIN POGREBIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2zHGIZk
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Nicholle Kobi on importance of black women in art
French-Congolese artist Nicholle Kobi draws empowering images of black women, the kind she wishes she had seen growing up. from BBC News -...
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Cheryl sparkles on Paris catwalk
The singer joined Hollywood stars on a runway floating on the Seine at Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N9noaY
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Man's best friend, wildlife's worst enemy
How our canine companions could pose a threat to endangered species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZa2bK
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'I'm surrounded by people - but I feel so lonely'
What does the world's largest study of loneliness tell us? And why are young people more likely to be lonely? from BBC News - World ht...
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China Uighurs: All you need to know on Muslim 'crackdown'
Rights groups say a million Muslims are being detained in China. Here's more on what is happening. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Five things to know for the week ahead
Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N9ievr
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Indonesia earthquake: Dozens feared trapped under quake rubble
Rescuers in the Indonesian city of Palu wait for heavy machinery to search debris for survivors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RfJ...
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Powerful Typhoon Trami hits Japan, injuring dozens
Typhoon Trami brings fierce rain and travel disruption, weeks after Japan's worst storm in 25 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: Former Maldives president released on bail
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NSFSS7
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Macedonia referendum: Polls close name change vote
The referendum on renaming the country North Macedonia could lead to Nato and EU membership. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xMDdj6 ...
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Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'
The revelation came as she was defending President Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2P75w...
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Hamilton wins in Russia after F1 team orders
Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP following team orders for his team-mate Valtteri Bottas and a clever on-track pass on Sebastian Vettel. fro...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Sarah Sanders tells 'Fox News Sunday' the Democrats’ handling of the Kavanaugh accusations is 'di...
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Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape claim as 'fake news
The Portuguese footballer responds to claims by a US woman that he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2y...
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North Korea defector numbers 'drop' under Kim
Tighter border controls and higher rates by smugglers are key factors, a South Korean MP says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xO7I8...
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Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga
A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DQ6...
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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8
Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll
At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors
Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake which triggered a tsunami. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xMB...
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
Details of F.B.I.’s Kavanaugh Inquiry Show Its Restricted Range
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Rb1cAk
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Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner
Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election. from BBC News - World ht...
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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?
Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Irp6ng
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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors
Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Kavanaugh Could Help G.O.P. in Senate Midterms. But Not in House Races.
By JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2y4jri6
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Elon Musk Steps Down as Tesla’s Chairman in Settlement With S.E.C. Over Go-Private Tweet
By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2zFx2i1
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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'
The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’
A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NPmKEF
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Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name
Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DFteS3
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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?
The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xM9u...
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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire
The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'
A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?
The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts second woman
Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZ5NNd ...
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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona
Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NRRZP...
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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye
The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE." from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zFF...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump speaks at rally in West Virginia 09/29/18 7:22 PM
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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)
Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OjSyBc
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North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says
Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Olr7a8
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Chinese Government Destroys Christian Church, Bills Pastor for Demolition
Chinese authorities have passed on a bill to pastor Jin Mingri after the government demolished his Zion Church in Beijing, one of the larges...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Elon Musk to step down as chairman of Tesla, pay $20M in penalties in SEC settlement 09/29/18 6:03 PM
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Elon Musk reaches deal with regulators
Elon Musk settles with US regulators over tweets about taking Tesla private, must pay fine and step down as chairman from BBC News - World...
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Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case
Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZ8...
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Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne
Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video
Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family. from BBC News - World https:...
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Indonesia tsunami: Aftershocks rock Palu day after disaster
An air traffic controller died ensuring a plane got away after the quake which killed 380 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Na...
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At Times, Kavanaugh’s Defense Misleads or Veers Off Point
By MIKE McINTIRE, LINDA QIU, STEVE EDER and KATE KELLY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2OlnOiV
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Tesla’s Elon Musk Had a Deal From the S.E.C. It Fell Apart in a Morning.
By DAVID GELLES, MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN, EMILY FLITTER and ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2NNlGkK
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Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'
Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Qir...
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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76
He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2y...
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Sex Abuse Scandal: Pope Seeks Prayers to Fight ‘Devil’
Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are “attacks by the devil,” in his latest res...
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What Comes Next in Facebook’s Major Data Breach
For users, Facebook’s revelation of a data breach that gave attackers access to 50 million accounts raises an important question: What happe...
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HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases
The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O...
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After Kavanaugh’s Testimony, Three Inconsistencies the F.B.I. Investigation Could Address
By KAREN YOURISH and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xXrY6H
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Friday, September 28, 2018
How the F.B.I. Will Investigate the Kavanaugh Accusations
By ADAM GOLDMAN and REBECCA R. RUIZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2OXHeHY
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‘I Don’t Think People in the U.S. Know How Closely We’re Watching This’
By GENEVA ABDUL and LELA MOORE from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2xKky7d
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Tsunami Hits Indonesia, Sweeping Buildings Away and Killing Dozens
By RICHARD C. PADDOCK and MUKTITA SUHARTONO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2IooGy6
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A Tumultuous 24 Hours: How Jeff Flake Delayed a Vote on Kavanaugh
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR, NICHOLAS FANDOS and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2zDkIPp
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Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami Left Many Victims
An Indonesian official says the earthquake and tsunami that hit central Sulawesi left many victims, as rescuers raced to the region. from ...
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F-35 fighter jet: Programme suffers first crash
The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $100m, crashed in South Carolina. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZGA5l...
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Secret life of rare antelope revealed
An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
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India is furious - about a set of stamps
High-level talks with Pakistan were to be held - until a row, partly over postage stamps, broke out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Why is France's Macron talking tough on Brexit?
The French president has called some pro-Brexit politicians "liars" from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2P1bWQB
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Do New York police unfairly stop young black men?
Was the ACLU right about stop-and-frisk numbers? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xOGIFz
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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 September 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xJo5mm
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Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests
The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QiogMl
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Jeff Flake Is Confronted on Video by Sexual Assault Survivors
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and ASTEAD W. HERNDON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QhoCTA
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Jair Bolsonaro: The candidate dividing friends in Brazil
Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro provokes contempt and admiration in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N9asBH
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Astrid Holleeder: Why I betrayed my crime boss brother
The sister of the Netherlands' most notorious gangster risked her life by giving evidence against him. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Christine Blasey Ford's testimony through the eyes of a survivor
How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCjebV ...
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Dutch Raids Neutralized Extremists' Threat, Authorities Say
Police who arrested seven men suspected of plotting a major extremist attack somewhere in the Netherlands found large quantities of raw mate...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump orders ‘supplemental’ FBI investigation into Kavanaugh 09/28/18 5:06 PM
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Senate GOP leaders agree to seek an additional FBI background investigation into Brett Kavanaugh before a fin...
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Led Zeppelin to face new Stairway to Heaven trial
A San Francisco appeals court orders a new trial into Stairway to Heaven riff copyright claims. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R8ZA...
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Trump: 'Ford's testimony was very compelling'
The US president says the hearing was an incredible moment in the history of the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zDHOWa
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Brett Kavanaugh, Trump court nominee, clears first hurdle
Brett Kavanaugh's nomination will go to a full US Senate vote but talks continue over an FBI inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Facebook Network is Breached, Putting 50 Million Users’ Data at Risk
By MIKE ISAAC and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2zCuFN1
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Judiciary Committee recommends Kavanaugh in party-line vote; Sen Flake backs floor vote delay 09/28/18 2:00...
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This Big North Korea Bargaining Chip Is About to Expire, so Trump Must Move Fast
Most foreign policy experts view President Trump's conciliatory remarks at the United Nations about Kim Jong Un as a step forward. But a...
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Malia Obama appears in New Dakotas' music video
The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OnC...
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Up to 50m Facebook accounts attacked
50 million Facebook accounts compromised, the social network says - in all, 90m accounts will have to take action from BBC News - World ht...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Facebook says 50 million user accounts affected by security breach 09/28/18 1:05 PM
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Dutch arrests: Bomb-making materials seized by police
Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QdmKe...
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American Bar Association and Yale Law School Urge F.B.I. Inquiry Into Kavanaugh, as Jesuits Pull Endorsement
By AUSTIN RAMZY and CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2OWvrK1
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Rose McGowan apologises to Asia Argento
McGowan admits she got her facts wrong last month in a statement about her fellow actress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zCuAsA
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Church sex abuse: 'I was forced to swim naked with our priest'
Two victims of clerical sexual abuse in Chile speak out about their ordeal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OU6jDz
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Indonesia tsunami: Coastal Palu city hit after strong quake
The coastal city of Palu has been hit by a tsunami of up to 2m after a strong earthquake. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NPGxDQ
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With a Key Vote Secured, Senators Will Advance Kavanaugh’s Nomination
By NICHOLAS FANDOS, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ipiiq6
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Jan Kuciak murder: Three people charged with journalist's killing
Jan Kuciak, 27, was investigating alleged political corruption in Slovakia when he was killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zCnZ1...
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Turkey-Germany: Erdogan urges Merkel to extradite Gulen 'terrorists'
President Erdogan uses a state visit to demand the extradition of followers of Fethullah Gulen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Okss...
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Republican Senator Flake cornered by sexual assault survivor
Jeff Flake was on his way to vote for Brett Kavanaugh when the woman challenged him. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xX3fiV
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Ryder Cup spectator hit by wayward shot
A spectator is taken to hospital after being struck in the face by a wayward Brooks Koepka shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup. from BB...
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Chile abuse priest Fernando Karadima removed by Vatican
The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for "the good of the Church", the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QgX...
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Tsunami hits Indonesia's Palu after strong earthquake
A tsunami of up to 2m hits Indonesia's Palu following a strong earthquake, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OVDPt3...
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Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit
Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xL1dDf...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh 09/28/18 9:33 AM
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Powerful Quakes Rock Indonesia, 'Many Houses Have Collapsed'
Powerful earthquakes jolted the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying houses and killing at least one person. from CBNNews.c...
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Danish police block bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany
Danish police seal off bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany in a major operation from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zDokkp
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European warnings over Italy's populist budget
Europe's economics commissioner says the people could suffer under the ambitious spending plans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Autopsy on Coptic Christian monk shows signs of poisoning
The victim was scheduled to testify in the trial of two monks charged with killing an abbot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Oi3lvw ...
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Archaeologists unearth Roman road in Netherlands
The ancient stretch of road once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N7XdkJ
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Ethiopia attack: Five charged for trying to kill PM Abiy Ahmed
The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2zCxzB...
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San Diego port hit by ransomware attack
Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R6aIEX
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia 09/28/18 6:26 AM
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Iran mocks new nuclear claims by Israel's PM
Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu's "revelation" at the UN as an "arts and craft show". from BBC News - ...
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First human case of rat hepatitis found
The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Sabarimala temple: India's top court revokes ban on women
The Sabarimala Hindu temple traditionally barred women of a "menstruating age" from entering. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday
Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out on Friday in a dispute over contracts and conditions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ariana Grande worries fans after asking for just 'one okay day'
The singer posts a series of emotional messages, telling fans she's having a tough time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OTjqEX ...
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Who is Elon Musk?
Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZcJd9
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Will going online save the sari weavers?
Sari weavers face the challenge of re-inventing themselves in India's growing e-commerce economy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Nazi jibes and spying claims: Turkey and Germany's fractured friendship
Turkey's president is on a state visit to Germany as the countries try to mend their fractured ties. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford Square Off in Emotional Hearing With Court in Balance
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QhhaI9
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S.E.C. Sues Tesla’s Elon Musk Over Fraud in Move That Could Oust Him
By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN and EMILY FLITTER from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2QhNj2f
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Air Niugini plane comes down in Micronesia lagoon
The Air Niugini aircraft can be seen sitting in shallow water, but there are no reports of injuries. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Mark Judge’s Name Keeps Coming Up. Here’s What We Know.
By MATTHEW HAAG and REBECCA R. RUIZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2N6hV4D
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